Our law firm has a full-time associate attorney position available now, and we’re looking for the right professional to join our team. You will have the opportunity to learn from senior associates and litigation associates on legal issues and will provide legal counsel to existing clients. You’ll also be responsible for performing legal research, drafting documents, and keeping client files up to date. If you’ve successfully completed law school, passed the state bar exam, and are seeking a full-time and in-person opportunity to practice law with plenty of room for growth, start your application today! Responsibilities: • Perform legal research, prepare for and attend hearings or other legal proceedings, and give general counsel under the supervision of senior associate attorneys • Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients • Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently • Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff • Create legal documents, including correspondence, briefs, motions, pleadings, contracts, affidavits, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings • Collaborate with partners and other staff to move cases toward resolution efficiently • Draft documents such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, declarations, and settlement agreements, among others • Perform legal research and prepare legal memoranda, identify marks and organize evidence to support the client's case, and prepare statements of facts for cases with citations to the evidence Qualifications: • Willingness to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base • Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys • Successful completion of the bar exam • Member in good standing and actively involved with the ABA (American Bar Association) • Has a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school • Licensed to practice law in the State of California • Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills to work with staff members and attorneys in the firm • 2+ years experience in Probate, Family, Business Litigation, or Trust Law Compensation: $45 - $80 hourly DOE
• Collaborate with partners and other staff to move cases toward resolution efficiently • Draft documents such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, declarations, and settlement agreements, among others • Perform legal research and prepare legal memoranda, identify marks and organize evidence to support the client's case, and prepare statements of facts for cases with citations to the evidence • Billable Hour Requirement of 140 hours per month